Side effects of Cantar Tablet

How to use Cantar Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cantar 16mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cantar Tablet works

Cantar 16mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

In Depth Information on Cantar Tablet

Expert advice for Cantar Tablet

Cantar can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day.

It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.

Cantar may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for Cantar 16mg Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cantar 16mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Cantar 16mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Cantar 16mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, o

r decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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Kidney

SAFE

Cantar 16mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cantar 16mg Tablet is recommended.

However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels may be advised.

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Liver

CAUTION

Cantar 16mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cantar 16mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Cantar 16mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Yes. However, aspirin reduces the blood pressure lowering effect of Cantar and also prolonged combination use may affect your kidney function. You must consult your doctor prior to taking this combination

Q. Can I take diclofenac with candesartan?

Yes. However, diclofenac reduces the blood pressure lowering effect of candesartan and also prolonged combination use may affect your kidney function. You must consult your doctor prior to taking this combination

Yes. Cantar use may cause headache. However it is not known to cause hair loss, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, constipation, tinnitus or cancer. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects